Turn Your Spare Bedroom Into an Opportunity

SpacesShared offers a safer way for Hosts to leverage a spare bedroom in exchange for companionship and some extra income while providing a student with safe and affordable housing near campus.

Average rent of $500-$850 per month

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A warm, welcoming spare bedroom ready for a SpacesShared guest
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Things to Remember

Utilities Included

Rental price listed must include all utilities.

Match Onboarding Fee

$50+HST one-time onboarding fee (listing verification, host identity verification, one Enhanced Criminal Background Check — deducted from first month's rental payment).

Additional Occupants

All residents of the home over the age of 18 must complete an Enhanced Criminal Background Check through our third party provider Certn. There is a charge of $31+HST for each additional check.

Host Management Fee

$25+HST monthly admin fee (fee deducted from monthly rental payment).

Student and older adult connecting at home

Share your home with a great Guest

  1. 1

    Register as a Host

    Tell us about yourself, and what you're looking for in a home sharing agreement.

  2. 2

    List Your Room

    Tell us about the room you're offering. Add pictures and a description to bring your listing to life.

  3. 3

    Get Matched with Guests

    The conversation begins when verified Guests match with your listing.

  4. 4

    Create Your Homeshare Agreement

    All housing details are agreed upon with your selected guest. You'll sign an official home sharing agreement.

  5. 5

    Share Your Space

    Welcome your guest into your home on moving day. We'll check in with you on moving day and monthly thereafter to be sure all is well.

The platform is a one-stop shop for everything from application, to helpful guides and support, and even managing the rent and homesharing agreements.

Trust & Safety

Safety is Our Priority

At SpacesShared we value the safety of our Hosts and Guests. The SpacesShared team is with you every step of the way.

Background check required on all Hosts and Guests
Host identification and address verified
Student identity and proof of enrolment verified
All communication from within the platform
Older adult smiling warmly at home — SpacesShared safety
Verified & trustedEvery host and guest

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SpacesShared?

SpacesShared is a platform where hosts can list their spare bedrooms and guests can rent them. The platform uses an AI based advanced matching algorithm to match up the right guests with the hosts. The platform is a fully functional system where the entire process from getting details of the property, having a conversation with the host, making a rental contract, making monthly payments and giving feedback, can all be done within the safety of the platform.

What is a Host account?

A Host account is an account created by a user who has a spare bedroom in the house they are living in and would like to invite a guest/student to live with them for a monthly payment.

Hosts can list their spare bedroom on SpacesShared where Students/Guests can view their listing, reach out and chat in the platform, and enter into a homesharing agreement.

What is a listing?

A listing is the advertisement for the property in which the bedrooms that you would like to rent are located. In completing your listing, you will have the opportunity to outline details like your guest policy, allergies, house rules, and other preferences.

Are background checks part of the process?

All Hosts and adults living in the property being listed must complete a criminal background check through SpacesShared.

All Guests who have spent more than one year in Canada must complete a criminal background check through SpacesShared.

How do I get help or contact the SpacesShared team?

You can click on Contact Us located at the end of every web page to find our telephone number and email address. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

For additional frequently asked questions and guides you can click on the host and guest resources once you are logged into the SpacesShared platform.